Diplomacy is a neglected aspect of Hellenistic history, despite the fact that war and peace were the major preoccupations of the rulers of the kingdoms of the time. It becomes clear that it is possible to discern a set of accepted practices which were generally followed by the k…
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- Introduction: Aims and plans -- PART I Techniques and practices -- 1 The origins of Hellenistic diplomacy -- 2 Royal marriages -- 3 Cities, summits, states, envoys -- PART II Diplomacy in action - the East -- 4 The dipl…
Diplomacy is a neglected aspect of Hellenistic history, despite the fact that war and peace were the major preoccupations of the rulers of the kingdoms of the time. It becomes clear that it is possible to discern a set of accepted practices which were generally followed by the k…
Présentation des villes et capitales gauloises avant l'arrivé des Romains. L'archéologie, la numismatique et la toponymie permettent de restituer la réalité du peuple celte et de déterminer l'étendue de leurs civitates, leur fonctionnement politique et les rapports qu'elles entr…
This work gives students of all levels access to a comprehensive collection of primary sources on the early history of Italy, from the early expansion of Roman power to the first emmergence of Italy as a unified and cultural political unit. The sources, presented in translation,…
This work gives students of all levels access to a comprehensive collection of primary sources on the early history of Italy, from the early expansion of Roman power to the first emmergence of Italy as a unified and cultural political unit. The sources, presented in translation,…
by Braudel, Fernand, Ayala, Roselyne de, Braudel, Paule, Reynolds, Siân
Questions on identity have been often the main focus of classical studies. The starting point of this book is that identity is not a monolithic idea. Instead of exploring what exactly 'identity' is, the contributors here examine how the concept of 'self-presentation' can facilit…
Questions on identity have been often the main focus of Classical Studies. The starting point of this book is that identity is not a monolithic idea. Instead of exploring what exactly 'identity' is, the contributors here examine how the concept of 'self-presentation' can facilit…
